CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY EIGHT – LEAKED INFORMATION

After a tense moment, Maxwell spoke again, his voice low and controlled. "I know it's hard, Cassie. But we have to stick to the plan. It's our best chance of getting out of here alive and rescuing Florian." Cassie took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. "You're right. I'm sorry. It's just... the waiting is killing me." Maxwell's expression softened. "I know. But we're close. Just a little longer, and we'll be ready to make our move." They reaffirmed their commitment to the plan, both knowing they couldn't afford to falter now. But as Cassie left the meeting, she couldn't shake the feeling that time was running out. The next day, Cassie threw herself into her work with renewed determination. She oversaw a shipment of weapons, her enhanced senses on high alert for any sign of trouble. As she directed the loading of crates onto trucks, she noticed Alissa watching her from across the warehouse. The maid had become one of their most trusted allies, and Cassie felt a pang of g